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HEA Student Engraver Competition 2026

HEA Student Engraver Competition 2026 The Hand Engravers Association of Great Britain Are you a student engraver or know one? Don’t miss out on the opportunity to apply to this year’s Student Prize competition ! Aims: To foster students who show a keen interest in hand engraving in order to develop their skills. To build lasting structures in place to allow HEA to support talented individuals and promote hand engraving to a wider audience. Requirements: The prize is open to all current students and apprentices, particularly relevant to those wishing to pursue engraving. Applicants are required to submit up to

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PRESS RELEASE: Jewellery Businesses Invited to Explore NAJ Job Seeker Directory

The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ), the UK’s leading trade association for the professional jewellery sector, is pleased to announce that its free Jewellery Job Seeker Directory is now open for jewellery businesses to explore prospective talent across the industry. Developed to support workforce stability in a challenging economic climate, the directory provides employers with direct access to a growing pool of skilled jewellery professionals seeking new opportunities. Businesses can easily search for candidates by geographical region and job role, helping them identify talent aligned with their recruitment needs. This free‑to‑use resource has been created to strengthen recruitment, retain expertise

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Bishopsland Launch £2.5M Capital Fundrasing Campaign

Bishopsland has announced today a new fundraising campaign ahead of its imminent relocation to the National Trust Buscot and Coleshill Estate in South Oxfordshire. The Bishopsland Educational Trust is taking out a 30 year lease on a 7,750sq ft historic Grade II listed derelict building to create a new home for Bishopsland, to develop spacious workshops, dedicated machine/hammering rooms, flexible creative and digital working areas, incubation workshops, offices, meeting facilities and accommodation. The organisation is due to commence activities on site from summer 2024. The Bishopsland Educational Trust is inviting visionary founding partners, dedicated funders, forwardthinking corporate sponsors and those

Handmade by Machines: Seized by the Means of Production

Handmade by Machines: Seized by the Means of Production 20 November 2019 School of Jewellery, Birmingham The School of Jewellery, Birmingham City University will be hosting the 2019 Handmade by Design one-day symposium 20 November 2019 and an accompanying exhibition 11 November – 6 December 2019. This will be the fifth outing for the successful “Handmade by Machines” symposium and this year will have international speakers, a keynote from Troy Richards of the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and an exhibition of work which straddles the man/machine boundaries with a focus on jewellery and wearables. The conversation will

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Learn Hand Engraving in London with the Hand Engravers Association

Learn Hand Engraving in London with The Hand Engravers Association Wednesday 5 September for 6 weeeks at Cockpit Arts, Cockpit Yard, London WC1N 2NP The Hand Engravers Association has been running the popular ‘Hand Engraving: Basic Principals’ short courses for many years. Whether you are a complete beginner or a professional jeweller or silversmith looking to diversify your skills - the 'Hand Engraving: Basic Principals' courses are an in depth introduction to the techniques and tools of hand engraving on metal. Taught by professional engraver Wayne Parrott and engraver and silversmith Angus McFadyen, the class size is kept to just eight

Learn Hand Engraving in London with the Hand Engravers Association

Three Day Intensive Course Learn Hand Engraving in London with The Hand Engravers Association 5 - 7 March at Cockpit Arts, Cockpit Yard, London WC1N 2NP The Hand Engravers Association has been running the popular ‘Hand Engraving: Basic Principals’ short courses for many years. Whether you are a complete beginner or a professional jeweller or silversmith looking to diversify your skills - the 'Hand Engraving: Basic Principals' courses are an in depth introduction to the techniques and tools of hand engraving on metal. Taught by professional engraver Wayne Parrott and engraver and silversmith Angus McFadyen, the class size is kept to

Learn Hand Engraving in London with the Hand Engravers Association

Learn Hand Engraving in London with The Hand Engravers Association 3 Day Intensive Course Friday 9 - Sunday 11 November at Cockpit Arts, Cockpit Yard, London WC1N 2NP The Hand Engravers Association has been running the popular ‘Hand Engraving: Basic Principals’ short courses for many years. Whether you are a complete beginner or a professional jeweller or silversmith looking to diversify your skills - the 'Hand Engraving: Basic Principals' courses are an in depth introduction to the techniques and tools of hand engraving on metal. Taught by professional engraver Wayne Parrott and engraver and silversmith Angus McFadyen, the class size is

In Search of The Blindingly Obvious by Alan Craxford

In Search of The Blindingly Obvious by Alan Craxford In this, Alan Craxford’s first book, he shares a unique insight into his artistic life. With a career spanning over 50 years, he is an artist, designer, jeweller, silversmith, engraver, teacher, thinker and an inspiration to those who aspire to create. Acknowledged for his precision and mastery of precious metals and gemstones, his aim has always been to work with the inner creative worlds to manifest beautiful artefacts that speak to those who care to understand. Through the two parts of this book, Alan shares stories that illustrate the journey of

Hand Engraving: Basic Principles

Learn Hand Engraving - Courses for Beginners Led by a highly skilled, professional engraver, these sessions are aimed at complete beginners and those with limited experience of the craft. Learn online Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 March 2026 (10am-4pm) (short follow-up Saturday 21 March at 10am) Learn in person (Birmingham) Wednesday 11, 18 and 25 March 2026 ( 1pm - 4:30pm) Learn in person (Sussex) Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 March 2026 (10am - 4pm) (With optional online follow up session - Sunday 19 April at 10am) Cost: from £270 (members) / £305 (non-members) The course fee includes all the

Hand Engraving: Basic Principles

Learn Hand Engraving - Courses for Beginners Led by a highly skilled, professional engraver, these sessions are aimed at complete beginners and those with limited experience of the craft. Learn online Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 March 2026 (10am-4pm) (short follow-up Saturday 21 March at 10am) Learn in person (Birmingham) Wednesday 11, 18 and 25 March 2026 (1pm - 4:30pm) Learn in person (Sussex) Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 March 2026 (10am - 4pm) (With optional online follow up session - Sunday 19 April at 10am) Cost: from £270 (members) / £305 (non-members) The course fee includes all the tools

Help Alan Craxford fulfil his final project

My name is Janice Hosegood, and I'm fundraising to help Alan Craxford complete his final project. We've known each other for over thirty years, first through work and in later years, we've become great friends. With a career spanning over 50 years, Alan Craxford is an artist, jeweller, silversmith, engraver, and teacher, acknowledged for his precision and mastery of precious metals and gemstones. Alan’s artworks are highly prized and have been exhibited over his career with examples shown within the Victoria & Museum’s permanent collection. In 2003, Alan was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. It is a devastating condition and although

Jeweller/Mounter at Jewelworks

Due to the retirement of a very experienced and valued member of our team we now have a position for a highly experienced and qualified jobbing jeweller or hand made mounter. The successful applicant will have completed a five year apprenticeship and have at least another five years experience as a working jeweller with references to support. The job will require working knowledge of all precious metals, ie, silver, gold, platinum and palladium. Together with a comprehensive understanding of precious and semi precious stones and their characteristics from a working point of view.

INDUSTRY EVENT: The 2025 Benevolent Society Ball

This week Benchpeg attended the Benevolent Society Ball held at the Grand Hotel in Birmingham. This week Benchpeg attended the Benevolent Society Ball held at the Grand Hotel in Birmingham and represented as a Trustee, the Bishopsland Educational Trust, a grateful recipient of the charity’s good work. We were very honoured to have been placed on Gay Penfold’s table, who as Chair of the charity, as well as being a lovely lady, had done such a marvellous job organising the event and ably assisting the charity auction. We shared our table with Andrew Hinds, Stuart Wibberley, Alewijn Slingerland, Mark and

Production Administrator, Bespoke Quarter LTD, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham

Production Administrator Bespoke Quarter LTD Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham Based in the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, Bespoke Quarter was established in 2021 and has grown considerably over the past 4 years. Through the use of modern manufacturing techniques and traditional craftsmanship, we create one off pieces to the highest quality. We have a fully equipped onsite workshop where no job is too complicated for us to undertake. Currently we are seeking a production administrator to assist with the day-to-day operations of the business. This will be a varied role where you will work alongside the workshop and office, to help

Full / Part Time Sales Consultant, Anthony Paul Jewellery Windsor

The role Full / Part Time Sales Consultant Anthony Paul Jewellery Cross Store - Windsor | Maidenhead | Henley | Marlow Are you a people person with a passion for jewellery? Do you understand the emotion behind a jewellery sale? Would you like to work for one of the Thames Valley’s leading jewellers? We’ve got the job for you. About us Anthony Paul Jewellery is an award-winning, family-run business with four boutiques across the Thames Valley. We specialise in handmade, bespoke, vintage and second-hand jewellery, as well as offering a comprehensive in-house repair and valuation service. We’re on the lookout

Trainee / Junior Silversmith, Grant Macdonald - London

The role Trainee / Junior Silversmith Grant Macdonald London SE1 Grant Macdonald is a high-end silversmithing manufacturer. We are market leaders in our specialised field and our global customer base ensures we produce a wide range of fascinating products. An opportunity has arisen to join our expanding silversmithing team in our central London workshop. We are currently looking for a talented junior silversmith/trainee to join the team. The chosen candidate needs to be a hardworking, enthusiastic craftsperson who is looking to expand their skills and grow as a silversmith at a prestigious London workshop. About the job 5 days a week Traditional

Jewellery Designer, Hallmark Jewellers - Titchfield, Hampshire

Jewellery Designer Hallmark Jewellers Titchfield, Hampshire Hallmark Jewellers is an Independent Jeweller in Titchfield, Hampshire. Over our 30 years, we have grown to become a highly respected centre of jewellery excellence and are well known for our amazing team and stunning location. Our unique building, in this historical village, is also home to our Bistro, “The Wine Garden”. www.hallmark-jewellers.com As our business continues to expand, we have an exciting job opportunity for a Jewellery Designer. Our busy shop handles a wide range of jewellery designs, for customer commissions, occasion pieces and our own ranges. The successful candidate will be working

CV Audit

Need some help putting your CV together? Have a one hour 1-2-1 with Benchpeg’s Rebecca spent going through your CV getting it optimised for your next career move. Rebecca has 25 years worth of experience in the craft and industry and has helped individuals find their next job move for over 18 years. Having given CV Audits at shows like International Jewellery London, the Goldsmiths’ Company’s Getting Started course, the GIA’s Careers Fair and the School of Jewellery – Birmingham’s Connect Careers event, Rebecca is used to assessing how to optimise a professional CV for targeted career moves. The session www.paypal.com

Store Manager (Full Time), Maya Magal - Islington, London

Store Manager (Full Time) Maya Magal London Islington, London N1 About Us At Maya Magal, we celebrate modern craftsmanship and the luxury of the handmade. Our commitment to exceptional design, outstanding service, and a strong team ethic forms the foundation of our brand values. We pride ourselves on craftsmanship, innovation, and exceptional customer service. As our team continues to grow, we are looking for a talented and passionate Store Manager to join our vibrant stores in London. Job Overview We are looking for a passionate and organised Store Manager to join the Maya Magal London team. This role is ideal

Cad / Design Intern, Pruden and Smith Ltd - Ditchling, East Sussex

The Role CAD / Design Intern Pruden and Smith Ltd Ditchling, East Sussex (Nr Brighton) Paid 6 month Internship potential for ongoing employment We are looking for a Jewellery Designer to work 5 days a week (Tuesday to Saturday) in the village of Ditchling near Brighton. This is an exciting chance to be a part of a fast growing and award winning jewellery business. About the Job Daily tasks will include: In CAD: Modelling existing designs for the digital design library. In CAD: Modelling and costing existing designs with clients variations after or during client appointments. Conducting client consultations and

Silent Protest - Political Jewellery by Mahtab Hanna

Silent Protest Political Jewellery by Mahtab Hanna Silent Protest is an interactive, thought-provoking and controversial show that fuses wearable art with social commentary. Political jewellery is about perspective: the ability to transform an individual’s or group’s isolation and pessimism into a method of communication, to bring people together to share values, beliefs or ideals, in a single action. War, identity, gender and consciousness are important themes within politics and therefore translate into interpreting political jewellery as progressive, oppressive or radical. The beliefs of many can be divided: those who have invented messages, the patrons of the jewellery; those whose job

Q&A: Jos Skeates

Jos Skeates a Goldsmith and the Co-Founder, along with wife Alison, of the leading, multi award winning, Central London jewellery boutique EC One the Jewellers. He is also the Chairman of the Goldsmiths' Craft and Design Council. He answers the Benchpeg Q&A. What’s your name, and what do you for a living? JS: Jos Skeates, Goldsmith and owner of E.C.One the Jewellers. How did you come to work in the jewellery industry? JS: Total chance. I was looking for a summer job when I was sixteen and saw an advert for an apprentice Diamond Mounter. I’ve never looked back. How

Delicate Delights for November Nights

If there ever was a time of year to go big, bold and all things beautiful, the season of sugar and spice and all things nice most definitely hits the mark! As invitations of Christmas nights of festive fun and mischief begin to flock your inbox, it's time to add a bejewelled touch of delicate glitz, glamour and charm! As the winter nights grow colder and daylight hours go to bed far too early, it's our job to inject the sizzling heat and fire of festive finery with a treasure trove of flamboyant sparkle and delightfully delicate statement jewels, guaranteed

Sarah Salmon

Meet Benchpeg's Trends Editor. She makes up part of the team that bring the Benchpeg website, newsletter and social media feeds to our lovely readers, subscribers and followers Sarah Salmon Trends Editor Sarah has a natural flair for creativity and design, and is our trends and blog guru. She manages Benchpeg's weekly trends and fashion content . Her full time job is as a Digital Marketing Executive in the Educational Sector. Previously she worked as the Editorial and Digital Assistant at Gem-A , where she worked on Gem-A's Gems & Jewellery and The Journal of Gemmology publications as well as on

Learn Hand Engraving - Online Courses for Beginners

Learn Hand Engraving - Online Courses for Beginners Led by a highly skilled, professional engraver, these intensive, online “two-day plus” sessions are aimed at complete beginners and those with limited experience of the craft. Dates Our next courses: Saturday 10th June – Sunday 11th June 2023 (short follow-up Saturday 24th June 2023) Saturday 28th – Sunday 29th October 2023 (short follow-up Saturday 11th November 2023) Times Courses run 10am – 4pm each day (UK time) Cost : £260 (members) / £295 (non-members) The course fee includes all the tools you need to start and carry on engraving; the graver,

Learn Hand Engraving - Online Courses for Beginners

Production Co-Ordinator, Ino Creative - Baldwin's Gardens, London

🔍 Production Co-Ordinator 🌟🚀 Ino Creative 📍 Studio Lg16 The Record Hall, Baldwin's Gardens, London, England 💼 Job Type: Full time 🌱 Experience Level: Senior Level 💰 Salary: Competitive salary package 🌟🚀 About Ino Creative Ltd 🌟🚀 📣 INO CREATIVE LTD is a fast-growing jewellery manufacturing house offering end-to-end production under one roof — from CAD design, 3D printing, and casting through to mounting, setting, laser engraving, and finishing. We work with independent designers, established brands, and trade clients across the UK, combining traditional craftsmanship with the latest manufacturing technology. We're not standing still. Our capabilities are expanding, our team is growing,